If there's one thing that really bugs me when it comes to dog training articles it's the inclusion of the word guaranteed. I don't use it because A) I'm not a dog trainer, and B) I don't think there are guarantees when it comes to training. I … [Read more...]
3 Things Not to Say After Someone Loses Their Dog
When giving condolences to someone whose lost a pet I try to keep it simple. But that wasn't always the case, I used to be a bumbling idiot. In my nervousness I'd over compensate and say a lot of stupid things. And it wasn't until I was on the … [Read more...]
Why I Can’t Judge Everyone Whose Surrendered a Pet
I don't judge everyone that's surrendered a pet - I've done it too. Now I bet that changed your opinion of me at least a little, and what sort of pet owner I could possibly be. But please read on before you judge. The Conversations We Have About … [Read more...]
Why My Silly Moral Code Won’t Let Me Blog About Dog Food
I write about a lot of things when it comes to dogs, but food isn't one of them. And you wanna know why I don't blog about dog food? Because I'm not an expert when it comes to dog nutrition. Dog food is a subject I'm not comfortable writing about, … [Read more...]
Confession: My Dog is Super Fussy, And It’s Probably All My Fault
Have you ever been petting a cat when all of a sudden they go into full on demon mode? Things are nice and relaxing one minute - they're purring and enjoying a nice kitty massage but then suddenly they decide that omg why did you touch my belly you … [Read more...]
When It Comes to Losing a Pet We All Mourn Differently, And That’s OK
This is a companion piece to "Some of Us Can't Handle Euthanasia, And That's OK." These pieces were written to emphasize the fact that we're all individuals --Â and that the way we deal with death, loss & grief will vary greatly. Some of us … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to Anyone Whose Shamed People in Lost & Found Pet Groups
Call me weird, but one of my hobbies is trying to find lost dogs. It's a hobby I started years ago, after my own dog Carter went missing for a week. He took off after a transformer blew up in our back yard, and I can't even count how many hours I … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Judge People For Medicating Dogs With Anxiety
Every once in a while you read an article that really gets to you. One that makes you say yes, damnit! Well for me it was Rant(ish): Don’t Tell Me I’m Doing Too Much With My IVDD Dog! It brought up all the mixed feelings I have about receiving … [Read more...]
3 Things I Wouldn’t Buy For a New Puppy
Is there anything more exciting than bringing home a new best friend? We get so excited about new puppies that we tend to go a little overboard on supplies. Now don't get me wrong, being prepared is much better than not, but there are a few items … [Read more...]
My Love/Hate Relationship With Retractable Leashes
This post is in response to what I found to be an unusually high number of "what's the best leash?" searches happening here on the blog. My answer? Well certainly not a retractable one if you want something reliable. If you're looking for a leash … [Read more...]